1 Kings 7:3

Verse

The house was roofed with cedar above the beams that rested on the pillars—forty-five beams, fifteen per row.

American Standard Version (1901)

And it was covered with cedar above over the forty and five beams, that were upon the pillars; fifteen in a row.

And it was covered with cedar over the forty-five supports which were on the pillars, fifteen in a line.

The cedar roof of the house was on top of the beams that rested on the pillars. There were forty-five beams, fifteen in each row.

Geneva Bible 1599

And it was couered aboue with cedar vpon the beames, that lay on the fourtie and fiue pillars, fifteene in a rowe.

King James (Authorized) Version

And it was covered with cedar above upon the beams, that lay on forty five pillars, fifteen in a row.

Translation for Translators

To support the roof there were cedar beams that connected the rows of pillars.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The house was roofed with cedar that rested on beams. Those beams were supported by pillars. There were forty-five beams, fifteen in a row.

Noah Webster Bible

And it was covered with cedar above upon the beams, that lay on forty-five pillars, fifteen in a row.

World English Bible

It was covered with cedar above over the forty-five beams that were on the pillars, fifteen in a row.

Young's Literal Translation

and [it is] covered with cedar above, on the sides that [are] on the forty and five pillars, fifteen in the row.

Context

Solomon’s Palace Complex

²He built the House of the Forest of Lebanon a hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high, with four rows of cedar pillars supporting the cedar beams.³The house was roofed with cedar above the beams that rested on the pillars—forty-five beams, fifteen per row.⁴There were three rows of high windows facing one another in three tiers.

Summary

In this verse, we see the construction details of King Solomon's palace, which took him thirteen years to build. The palace was an impressive structure, showcasing Solomon's wealth and power as a king. This verse highlights the grandeur and opulence of Solomon's reign, reflecting the prosperity and blessings that God had bestowed upon him. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of stewardship and using resources wisely for God's glory, as Solomon's palace was a symbol of his leadership and responsibility as a ruler.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And it was covered with cedar above the beams, that lay on forty five pillars, fifteen in a row. On the second floor were three rows of pillars, fifteen in a row, which made forty five, that stood to east, north, and south; and upon these pillars beams, which were the floor of the third story, over which was a roof of cedar wood. And it was covered with cedar above the beams, that lay on forty five pillars, fifteen in a row. On the second floor were three rows of pillars, fifteen in a row, which made forty five, that stood to east, north, and south; and upon these pillars beams, which were the floor of the third story, over which was a roof of cedar wood. 1 Kings 7:4 kg1 7:4 kg1 7:4 kg1 7:4And there were windows in three rows,.... Both in the second and third stories, east, north, and south, there being none in the west, where the porch stood: and light was against light in three ranks; or the windows, through which light was let, answered to each other.